The Mission of the Nebraska State Council for the Social Studies
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We regret to inform you that the NSCSS Board has decided to cancel our annual conference scheduled for June 4-5, 2020. We’re extremely disappointed, but it’s the responsible decision in light of the pandemic that is sweeping the nation.
We work very hard every year to secure presenters and vendors to support social studies education in Nebraska. Our plan is to hold the conference in Lincoln at the same venue, likely during the first week in June 2021. We know that circumstances may change, but please consider joining us next year.
We wish you well in your efforts to educate our youth during such a difficult time. Please monitor this site for resources that may help. Have a healthy, productive year, and we hope to see you in June 2021!
We regret to inform you that the NSCSS Board has decided to cancel our annual conference scheduled for June 4-5, 2020. We’re extremely disappointed, but it’s the responsible decision in light of the pandemic that is sweeping the nation.
We work very hard every year to secure presenters and vendors to support social studies education in Nebraska. Our plan is to hold the conference in Lincoln at the same venue, likely during the first week in June 2021. We know that circumstances may change, but please consider joining us next year.
We wish you well in your efforts to educate our youth during such a difficult time. Please monitor this site for resources that may help. Have a healthy, productive year, and we hope to see you in June 2021!
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NSCSS will post free resources that may help you and your students with remote learning during
the current school closures. If you become aware of a resource you'd like to share, please contact us
at nebraskasocialstudiescouncil@gmail.com. We have a new resource page titled LEARNING
AT HOME that offers resources for our current situation. Go to the Teacher Resources menu at the top to find the tab.
NSCSS will post free resources that may help you and your students with remote learning during
the current school closures. If you become aware of a resource you'd like to share, please contact us
at nebraskasocialstudiescouncil@gmail.com. We have a new resource page titled LEARNING
AT HOME that offers resources for our current situation. Go to the Teacher Resources menu at the top to find the tab.
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Please visit the Professional Development/Travel tab (under Teacher Resources) to view many opportunities for the summer of 2020. Some applications are due soon so check often for new postings! **************************************************************
Please visit the Professional Development/Travel tab (under Teacher Resources) to view many opportunities for the summer of 2020. Some applications are due soon so check often for new postings! **************************************************************
Disappointing news about the NAEP - https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/
A possible explanation - https://www.educationdive.com/news/naep-8th-graders-scores-drop-in-us-history-geography/576498/
A possible explanation - https://www.educationdive.com/news/naep-8th-graders-scores-drop-in-us-history-geography/576498/
NCSS Response to the NAEP 2018 Grade 8 Assessment Results in Civics, Geography, and U.S. History -
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The New Nebraska Social Studies Standards Have Been Approved!
Nebraska Revised Statute 79.760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to adopt content area standards for reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies every seven years. Pursuant to 79.760.01, and under the leadership of the Nebraska Department of Education, the process to revise the Nebraska Social Studies Standards began in the fall 2018. The new social studies standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in on Friday, November 8 are located here: https://cdn.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Nebraska-Social-Studies-Standards_Final-Draft-11.5.2019.pdf
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Nebraska Revised Statute 79.760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to adopt content area standards for reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies every seven years. Pursuant to 79.760.01, and under the leadership of the Nebraska Department of Education, the process to revise the Nebraska Social Studies Standards began in the fall 2018. The new social studies standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in on Friday, November 8 are located here: https://cdn.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Nebraska-Social-Studies-Standards_Final-Draft-11.5.2019.pdf
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*****Go to the Annual Conference (Awards) page and the Archives to see some of Nebraska's outstanding social studies educators!*****
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Who represents you on the Nebraska State Board of Education?
Contact your Board member with comments and concerns.
Contact your Board member with comments and concerns.
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